“We obviously closed those carparks to minimise congregation and the unsafe social distancing that was occurring,” Cr Richardson said.

“I think that need for the social distancing is certainly easing.”

With the State Government’s easing of some restrictions meaning recreational travel within NSW will be permitted, Cr Richardson said it made sense to start easing closures.

“I think it’s appropriate that we start to open these now,” he said.

The council resolved to reopen the Clarks Beach carpark from today.

Subject to consultation with police and the National Parks and Wildlife Service, the council intends to see Captain Cook Carpark, Broken Head Reserve Carpark, The Pass Carpark and Tallow Beach Carpark opened on Friday, May 29.

Time restrictions at South Beach Rd in Brunswick Heads remain unchanged.